derived

American  

[dih-rahyvd] / dɪˈraɪvd /

adjective

1. received, obtained, or arising from a particular source or in a particular way.

   The relationship between the root word and the derived form is often metaphorical.

   With ingredients that are 100% naturally derived, we can proudly say our lotion is vegan, cruelty-free, and ecofriendly.

2. dependent on or generated by something more basic; secondary.

   The demand for a piece of capital equipment is a derived demand, as it stems directly from the demand for whatever it helps to produce.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of derive.

Other Word Forms

• self-derived adjective
• well-derived adjective

Etymology

Origin of derived

derive ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Much of contemporary men’s underwear is made from polyester-based fabrics, which are themselves derived from petroleum.

From The Wall Street Journal

The team also examined 21 years of seafloor light estimates derived from satellite data along New Zealand's East Cape.

From Science Daily

Furthermore, they say that Summers and Copeland are not eligible for royalties from streaming and digital sales, because their 2016 agreement only allows for royalty payments derived "from the manufacture of records".

From BBC

These modifications have not been previously reported in MAAs derived from cyanobacteria.

From Science Daily

Companies behind candy brands from Gushers to Jolly Rancher have said they would remove artificial dyes, swapping in colors derived from natural ingredients instead.

From The Wall Street Journal